Business comprises a lending division and a Call Centre operation- Quick profit turnaround and debt reduction- Streamlined the organisation and group structure- Simplified procedures and improved reporting to be more timely and accurate- Re-branded the business and introduced digital marketing initiatives to grow the client base- Developed and implemented a sustainable growth strategy- Diversified and introduced new revenue streams

A Non-Profit Company committed to protecting the earth.Develop and implement sustainable strategies for the wellbeing of all its inhabitants.Use business to inspire and deliver solutions to address the environmental crisis.Take less. Produce less. Destroy less.Preserve and protect the wilderness areas.

Toy importsWholesale to major retailers and independent outlets

Credit provider- Grew the customer base and restored the business to profitability- Re-invigorated the business with fresh branding, marketing and customer service values- Introduced the highest standards of corporate governance and business ethics- Recruited, developed and retained top calibre staff- Improved credit vetting procedures, reduced impairments and improved collections

Private Equity owned liquor retailer- Full financial responsibility - Budgets, Reporting, financial modelling and analysis- Ensured good Corporate Governance and Risk Management practices- Liaised with Auditors, Bankers, Insurers, Shippers, Attorneys and Statutory bodies- Expanded store footprint, customer base and improved logistics

- Liaised with business owners in diverse and complex industries- Introduced best practice guidelines and negotiated exit / merger / fund injection in some instances- CFO acting for Virgin Active SA (85 outlets in the health and fitness industry)- CFO for Geant Saudi Ltd (multi-site retail business with annual revenues in excess of R6billion)

- Full financial control with focus on introducing corporate governance standards- Developed and documented checklists for store operations and stock control- Improved Warehouse Management system, logistics and distribution

Fine jewellery manufacture- Start-up initiative to manufacture platinum jewellery- Responsible for financial reporting, systems and controls- Fully operational within 6 months with worldwide sales and an office in Hong Kong

Pick n Pay Corporate ServicesCOMPANY SECRETARIAL FUNCTIONo Prepared all circulars to shareholders, ensured compliance with JSE requirements, dividend distributiono Arranged and prepared Press announcementsEMPLOYEE BENEFIT MANAGEMENT- Principal Officer of Retirement Schemeo Responsible for the sound and proper management of the Schemeo Responsible for asset and investment allocation- Principal Officer of Medical Schemeo Developed contribution and benefit policies and responsible for the cash and reserves- Compliance Officer of Employee Share Trusto Development of share incentive programs and share trading in the open marketPROJECT MANAGEMENT- Leader of Year 2000 Conversion Projecto Successful enterprise-wide delivery of this projectSTRATEGY DEVELOPMENT- Corporate Financeo Developed and implemented a 5 year planning strategy tool for the Groupo Compiled and presented long term performance forecasts for all business o Conducted feasibility studies, business planning and research assignmentsCHIEF ACCOUNTANT NATIONAL CLOTHING DIVISIONNational Clothing Division- Restored this loss-making division to profitability via improved merchandise administration systems and intake control- Implemented Central Distribution Facility with sophisticated automated replenishment systems- Stock management programme introduced to eliminate out-of-stocks and reduce markdownsSTORE AND HYPERMARKET OPERATIONSHypermarkets- Maintained internal control systems with full financial responsibility for reporting, budgeting and audit routinesHOMEWARE DIVISIONBoardman’s Home ware- FD position with full responsibility for reporting, budgeting and audit routines- Set up data room and negotiated eventual sale of the businessSTART-UP OPERATIONPick n Pay Pharmacies- CFO position with responsibility for financial modelling and obtaining Board approval for the project- Developed and documented a Franchise model which was successfully rolled-out